Essential Oils

Frankincense and Myrrh have been used in herbal science for centuries. Both of these resins have many beneficial properties. I am taking it for support of my bones, joints and brain.
Frankincense & Myrrh Tincture
1/4 cup each of Frankincense and Myrrh. Put in a 16 oz jar. Add Tito's vodka (tastes best, made in U.S.) Lid tightly. Shake daily for 4-6 weeks. Much of the solids will dissolve. Strain through cloth to remove the remaining solids. Store in a colored glass bottle away from light and heat. Label bottles well.
To use: Place 5-10 drops in water and take once a day. It will take about a week or 10 days to really notice changes. This tincture also helps cleanse and support healing of wounds.

Do you suffer with low iron levels? So did I. After a gastric bypass, I do not absorb iron in the intestines well. This tincture has been my answer. It works well. I can again give blood. My levels high enough.
Making a tincture is not difficult. It just takes time for the tincture to be ready. Below I have the Super Iron Tincture. In another post, I will give the Frankincense and Myrrh Tincture. Explore the properties and you may want to try it for yourself. It is helping me feel better.
Super Iron Tincture
1/4 cup each: Yellow Dock, Nettle Leaf, Dandelion
2 Tablespoons Thyme
Method: Put herbs in cloth bag along with a small clean rock. Leave room in the bag for herb expansion. Tie shut securely. Put in a 16 oz. jar. Add Tito's Vodka (it is more palatable and made in the U.S.) in jar. Let sit uncapped while herbs absorb the vodka. Top off as needed.
Put jar in a heavy pot with water. Slowly heat until mixture is very hot. Top with more vodka if needed.

Here are links to some studies I found:
OREGANO -- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27568869 Sensitivity of Candida albicans to essentialoils: are they an alternative to antifungal agents?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25952773 Composition, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiproliferative activity of Origanum dictamnus (dittany) essential oil.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22413147 Effects of cinnamon leaf, oregano and sweet orange essentialoils on fermentation and aerobic stability of barley silage.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20438322 In vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antispasmodic activities and the composition of the essential oil of Origanum

Here are links to some articles on the benefits of chickweed.
Chickweed profile: http://www.cshs.com/herbsOfMonth/chickweed.html
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/stellaria-media.html

Here are links tostudies I found:
https://healthyfocus.org/proven-essential-oils-for-snoring/ Proven essential oils for snoring.
https://www.snorenation.com/best-essential-oils-snoring/ Best essential oils for snoring.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15478208 The use of essential oils to treat snoring. Abstract: Snoring is a very common social inconvenience. This double-blind study suggests a significant reduction in snoring reported by bed partners in a group of snoring volunteers using either an essential oil spray or gargle formulation. Possible modes of action of the essential oils are discussed.

Here are links to some studies I have found:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24330413 Herbal medicine use in pregnancy: results of a multinational study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23843424 In vitro inhibition of human CYP1A2, CYP2D6, and CYP3A4 by six herbs commonly used in pregnancy.
http://www.pregnancy.com.au/resources/topics-of-interest/pregnancy/raspberry-leaf.shtml Raspberry Leaf info from Austrailia
http://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2154002 University of Michigan Health System
This on is worth exploring: http://www.herbcyclopedia.com/item/raspberry-leaf-tea-2
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-309-red%20raspberry.aspx?activeingredientid=309&activeingredientname=red%20raspberry

Here are links to some studies on the value of Neem.
Healing Skin Issues:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24851844 A plant-derived wound therapeutic for cost-effective treatment of post-surgical scalp wounds with exposed bone. CONCLUSION: This retrospective, non-controlled analysis supports ONE as a simple-to-use and safe treatment option for scalp wounds with exposed bone. Treatment costs compare favorably to those published for other treatment modalities.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23835719 Neem (Azadirachta indica): prehistory to contemporary medicinal uses to humankind.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26195902 Effect of Neem oil and Haridra on non-healing wounds. CONCLUSION: Topical use of Neem oil and oral use of Haridra powder capsule used in combination were found effective for chronic non-

Here are some studies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15025863 Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by Tea Tree oil.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25756296 Essential oils in the management of the donkey louse....Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the inclusion of essential oil suspensions during grooming can be used to manage louse populations successfully.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27905627
INTRODUCTION: Pediculosis capitis is a public health problem with a high prevalence. The emergence of parasite resistance to conventional pediculicide is of great concern worldwide.
RESULTS: The results showed 100% effectiveness; short time of death, ovicidal action, activity on the adhesion of the egg, and low toxicity.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462802 The potential application of plant essentialoils to control Pediculus humanus capitis (Anoplura: